Be vulnerable. When I was the head of growth at a 50-million-dollar venture capital firm, one of the venture capitalists was a top-20 salesperson of 2016. I talked to him every day. He had a way of making you feel like you were his best friend. I could always tell him what was on myContinue reading “What is the best way to get to know someone in a short amount of time?”
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Best Stoicism Quotes and Notes 2021
Stoicism:endurance of pain or hardship without display of feelings and without complaint Seneca quotes: https://looi.art.blog/2022/03/01/all-seneca-powerful-quotes-ive-collected-some-of-my-favourites/ It is more fitting for a man to laugh at life than to lament over it Seneca Strong emotions arise only when we fail in our desires and aversions Epictetus We need to discipline our actions in accordance to ourContinue reading “Best Stoicism Quotes and Notes 2021”
Quiet Our Minds and Find Inner Peace
It’s not wrong to be ambitious. But the constant drive for achievement is a distraction from what is good in the present moment. It’s like driving from A to B as fast as possible, without pausing to look out of the window. Our problem is that we seek peace in the wrong places. We fleeContinue reading “Quiet Our Minds and Find Inner Peace”
Book Summary|Gelong Thubten|A monk’s guide to Happiness
We are looking for happiness in the wrong places #Definition of happiness Happiness it’s a feeling of freedom and the fullness in the present moment. Let’s begin with the fundamental question what is happiness in the first place. The main component of happiness A. a sense of fullness B. feel anchored to the present C.Continue reading “Book Summary|Gelong Thubten|A monk’s guide to Happiness”
Minimalism-Ditch the mental junk
For many people, the world has become defined by things. Our advertising-saturated consumer culture encourages everyone to mindlessly acquire goods. But all these material items do is clutter up our homes and distract us from what’s really important in life. Take the time to remove all the unwanted junk from your home, and you’ll findContinue reading “Minimalism-Ditch the mental junk”
Are friendships obsolete now?
Friendship is unlike a romantic relationship it doesn’t evoke strong emotions, less possessiveness and jealousy and non- committal. People seems agree having friends is always better than having none. But do we really need friends? The emergence of modern means of communication and how today’s the society structured seem to render the traditional ways ofContinue reading “Are friendships obsolete now?”
Why pressure isn’t a problem, it’s the solution
Pressure with the right approach of mindset, actually can be incredibly helpful. Even unlocking levels of performance, otherwise appear unattainable. By understanding how pressure affects your mind and the body, you can learn to to change your responses to a high-stake stressful situation in the future. When you’re on the pressure, your body typically respondsContinue reading “Why pressure isn’t a problem, it’s the solution”
Enneagram
Enneagram: it’s a model of a human psyche – a typology of nine interconnected personality types. Sometimes called ‘enneatypes’. It’s a centries-old framework that will help you better understand others, foster self-discovery, and serve as a roadmap to achieving your full potential. Knowing what makes you and the people around you tick and conversely, stallContinue reading “Enneagram”
When you lost just keep walking
If you don’t know where you’re going any road will get you there Lewis Carroll You’re allowed to be messy. You’re allowed to be emotional. You’re allowed to cry at stupid things and stay stony-faced at a funeral . You’re allowed to love who you love. You’re allowed to forget to email that person back. Continue reading “When you lost just keep walking”
Just say ‘NO’
Self care isn’t all bubble baths and candles. Often it’s about being tough and having firm boundaries. It’s about saying “no” No, I don’t want more cake No, I can’t help you No, I don’t agree it’s all my fault No, I don’t want to work for free No, I don’t think it’s selfish No,Continue reading “Just say ‘NO’”
Meandering leads to perfection 